HEALTHY SEXUALITY FOR PARTNERS OF SEX ADDICTS—YES, IT’S POSSIBLE!
My goal in this blog entry is to share how I arrived at a definition of healthy sexuality that makes sense for me at this stage of my healing. Partners…
Tag: emotional healing
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Take it easy on yourself!
I will never stop saying healing from betrayal trauma is challenging and requires much work for the betrayed partner to heal well. It has been one of the most difficult…
The INSANITY of Sex Addiction
When I first realized my husband was a sex addict, I bought many books, read all I could find online, and studied my materials from the groups I attended to…
Self–Compassion: Be kind to yourself!
Everyone told me the healing journey would take a lot of work which I interpreted as climbing a mountain without breaks, water, or rest. If hard work is what it…
Tool of the Month: Dance Aerobics
This month’s Tool of the Month is Dance Aerobics. Before you roll your eyes or ask, seriously? Please hang in there with me before you conclude this blog entry is…
Welcome to 2023:
What I hope for each of you this year! Welcome to 2023! How have your first two weeks been thus far? Whether or not you want it, time keeps moving,…
ANGER – Friend or Foe for Betrayal Trauma Victims (Survivors, Thrivers)?
Anger is a normal emotion one experiences once they’ve discovered their partner is a sex addict. After all, how else should one respond when they find out their significant other…
Needs and Self Care
What comes to mind when you think of self-care? Some may think of a day at the spa, a shopping spree, sipping wine, a bubble bath, or treating yourself to…
My experience with Support groups – Pt. 2
Therapeutic support groups facilitated by a professional therapist I started attending a Codependency support group at the suggestion of my therapist. The opportunity to learn how codependency manifested in my…
